Expectations
Moments Lyrics
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Don't let it burn you out
We lost track of what it's all about
Fear takes the best of me
It's never good enough
You want it better and better
You want it faster and faster
It's an illusion of growth
When you're racing down the path of self-destruction
I'm only human after all
Enslaved to the feed
My energy is stretched so thin
I'm losing touch of the here and now
It's going down under expectations
How much longer do I need to cope?
I am giving my all but it's never enough
I'm losing touch of the here and now
It's going down under expectations
My energy is stretched so thin
It's never good enough
My heartbeat goes in overhaul
My head feels like a timebomb that's about to explode
You better get the fuck away from me
Self-destruct
I'm losing touch of the here and now
It's going down under expectations
How much longer do I need to cope?
I am giving my all but it's never enough
How much deeper can I descend?
On and endless quest for acknowledgement
My energy is stretched so thin
When will it turn to...
Self-destruct
The lyrics to "Expectations" by Moments delve into the struggle of constantly feeling the pressure to meet expectations, whether they be from oneself or from others. The song highlights the way in which these expectations can wear a person down and lead to feelings of burnout and self-destruction.
The opening lines, "It's never good enough / Don't let it burn you out / We lost track of what it's all about / Fear takes the best of me," speak to the perpetual feeling of inadequacy that comes with constantly striving for perfection. The fear of not meeting expectations consumes the singer, causing them to lose sight of the real purpose or meaning behind their pursuits.
The chorus reflects the exhausting cycle of always wanting more and pushing oneself to the limit: "You want it better and better / You want it faster and faster / But you're running on empty / It's an illusion of growth." The urgency and desperation in the lyrics conveys the harmful effects of this mindset, which ultimately leads to a path of self-destruction.
The imagery of the singer feeling like a timebomb about to explode and urging others to stay away shows the extent to which the pressure to meet expectations has taken a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. The repeated lines, "I'm losing touch of the here and now / It's going down under expectations / My energy is stretched so thin / It's never good enough," emphasize the continuous struggle and the overwhelming feeling of never measuring up.
Overall, "Expectations" is a poignant exploration of the detrimental effects of constantly striving to meet expectations and the toll it takes on an individual's mental and emotional health.
Line by Line Meaning
It's never good enough
No matter how much effort is put in, it is never considered satisfactory
Don't let it burn you out
Do not allow the constant dissatisfaction and pressure to exhaust you mentally and emotionally
We lost track of what it's all about
We have forgotten the true purpose or meaning behind our actions
Fear takes the best of me
Fear consumes and controls the most positive aspects of my being
You want it better and better
You desire continuous improvement and perfection
You want it faster and faster
You crave increasing speed and efficiency
But you're running on empty
However, you are operating with depleted resources or energy
It's an illusion of growth
The perception of progress and development is deceptive or misleading
When you're racing down the path of self-destruction
When you are blindly pursuing a destructive course or lifestyle
I'm only human after all
I am fallible and susceptible to imperfections
Enslaved to the feed
Trapped or controlled by external influences, possibly referring to social media or societal expectations
My energy is stretched so thin
My vitality and strength are spread too thinly, leaving me depleted
It's going down under expectations
The situation is deteriorating or declining due to the weight of expectations
How much longer do I need to cope?
How much more time must I endure and manage this pressure?
I am giving my all but it's never enough
I am exerting maximum effort, yet it is continuously insufficient
My heartbeat goes in overhaul
My heart rate accelerates to an excessive level
My head feels like a timebomb that's about to explode
Mental pressure builds up to a point where it feels imminent and explosive
You better get the fuck away from me
You should remove yourself from my presence immediately
Self-destruct
To intentionally destroy oneself, either metaphorically or literally
How much deeper can I descend?
How much lower can I fall into a state of despair or self-destruction?
On an endless quest for acknowledgement
Continually searching for recognition or validation
When will it turn to...
When will the situation transform into...
Self-destruct
To intentionally destroy oneself, either metaphorically or literally
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Benjamin Hendrickx, Gert-Jan Vandervoort, Jeffrey Beutels, Sam Peeters
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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